Bill,
You've got some interesting ideas here. I hope that you're going to enter
our Design an MG competition in Issue Two!
BTW. Does ANYONE like the BMW Z3???????
>One trend that I have noticed lately here and in the automotive rags that I
>read is using the word "retro" to describe any styling that shows
>influences of past designs. I think that this label does a great
>disservice to the designers involved in the project, unfairly biases the
>public towards the design in question, and deflates the value of the
>original work.
(SERIOUS SNIP)
>
>I could see a smoothe MGA shape retaining the litheness of the original
>rather than bulking up like a Cobra wannabe. Using headlights similar to
>the new E class Merc and smoothing the grill area would do wonders.
>Remember, the original grille was there mostly to provide connection to the
>T series. Adding rollover strength to the windscreen and adding roll up
>windows would add unwanted visual heaviness to the middle of the car but
>this could be managed with the appropriate use of bright vs dark trim. I
>would also avoid adding too much rake to the front window. This can look
>great on coupes but, in my opinion, can ruin the look of a convertable.
>Rename tha F successor the Midget and MG is back in business! BMW moves up
>market with their latest large sports car prototypes shown in Japan (quite
>nice) and disctoninues that Z-3 piece of garbage and life is good!
Philip Raby
Editor, MG World
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